Tramping on Mt Maungatautari

This week is our last week of work for a few weeks. We just wish there wasn't an operation soon.

I have had a sore foot, so I took it too the doctor to find I have plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is on the sole of the foot and are the weight bearing part. If they get damaged in some way, they cause quite a lot of pain. I  have been to physio and have been given some exercises and I was taught how to strap it properly. It is getting better slowly. The physio thought my walk on Sunday would be ok with strapping and my new boots.

For our walk, we went up Mt Maungatautari near Cambridge. It is a fenced off area, so that the pests that destroy the native flora and fauna can't get in and do harm. We decided not to go up to the top. Partly because it was our first big walk since lock down and we haven't done a lot of hill work and also, there is no view at the top because the trees are growing with out interference from possums and now the view is blocked by trees. Which is a good thing, but a bit frustrating after all the work getting up to the top and there is no view. 

There is a corner with a view not too far from the top and that was our goal. From it, on a clear day you can see all the way to Mt Ruapehu. Two ladies gave up about ¾ of the way and another lady and I decided to stop not long after. My foot was needing a rest. The other 4 went on and did get to the corner with the view, unfortunately the clouds had come down and they didn't see the volcanoes.

After my lunch and a bit of a rest, my foot was feeling better, so we set off back down again. It was sore near the bottom, but all in all I was happy that I was able to do the tramp. It feels ok this morning too, but my thighs are feeling a bit tight.